November is the start of pheasant season and, to mark the occasion, Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd November will become the UK’s first National Pheasant Week. Offering the perfect opportunity for Britain’s best restaurateurs, chefs, home cooks and farmers to come together, London gastropub The Jugged Hare – part of ETM Group – will champion one of Britain’s most under-rated game … [Read more...]
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe of the Week, Lemongrass Broth with sliced Asian Spiced Burger
Time: 20 mins, Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 box FRY’S ASIAN SPICED BURGERS, sliced 2cm thick 1 litre vegetable stock 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised 2x Small pieces of ginger, peeled 1 red chilli split + 1 red chilli finely sliced for garnish 500g pak choi split in half 400g mange tout, thinly sliced Salt & Pepper Method Cook the FRY’S ASIAN … [Read more...]
‘Hold Your Nerve’ on Christmas pricing
Operators ordering essential seasonal produce such as turkeys have room for negotiation with suppliers thanks to lower costs this year, advises buying specialist Lynx Purchasing. ‘Hold your nerve’ is a key message in the newly-published Autumn 2015 edition of the Lynx Purchasing Market Forecast. Lynx managing director John Pinder said, “Most hotels, restaurants and pubs have … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay and Clare Smyth announce new venture
Gordon Ramsay and Clare Smyth have announced a new partnership. After 11 years at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Clare’s role has evolved within the Group and now, with the backing of Gordon Ramsay, she is seeking a new location in London to set up an independent restaurant. Matt Abe who has been Head Chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Royal Hospital Road for two years, and … [Read more...]
Michel Roux Jr recipes for British Sausage Week 2015
British Sausage Week 2015 (2-8 November) is challenging the nation to reconsider the humble banger and Michel Roux Jr is helping to lead the campaign. Michel will award the best sausages in retailers, independent butchers/farm shops and catering establishments following the nationwide competition, which has drawn well over 700 entries. This will ensure the great British … [Read more...]